Tadalique And Company: 156 books

The concluding sequel to “His Heart’s Queen”, the Victorian romance of Miss Violet Huntington and Wallace Richardson. Copyright 1890, 1903 By Street and Smith. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow.  19 chapters,, 249 pages, 59,000 words. CONTENTS. Chapter I. - An Unexpected...

As a toddler, “Hazel Gay” is the sole survivor of an ill-fated steamer ship, and is adopter by her rescuers. Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1888 and 1889 by Street and Smith. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow. 129,000 words.

Lady Prescott rescues a poor orphan girl from a life of drudgery and toil. An ornate link from an elaborate necklace may hold the key to her true identity. Written by “Mrs. Georgie Sheldon” (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926). Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the 1908 A. L. Burt (New York) printed edition, with additional text from the 1888 Street and Smith edition.

“The Little Marplot” or, “How Ruth Won Her Heritage” chronicles the marital struggle of Ruth Reynolds at the hands of her nemesis Inez Gordon. Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), it was published in 1895-1896 as a newspaper serial,...

Philip Paxton is invited to spend a holiday at Hazelmere, the magnificent country seat of Sir Anthony Hamilton, Bart., where he is first introduced to Lady Elaine Warburton, the ‘Lily of Mordaunt.’ Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926),...

The dying wish of Lord Herbert Montague to Ralph Rutherford is a plan for uniting their vast estates through the arranged marriage of their young heirs. Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1879, 1891, 1892 by Street and Smith. Transcribed...

The aristocratic Helen (Montgomery) Langley is quite indignant when her brother Howard persists in his long-planned marriage with Cecile Vavasour. Helen distainfully views Cecile as no more than a common beggar, though until the recent death of Cecile’s parents by railway accident, she had...

“He Loves Me For Myself” resumes the story of “Arley” Wentworth and Philip Paxton from its pause at the conclusion of “The Lily of Mordaunt.” Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1884, and 1899 By Street and Smith. Transcribed...

Guy Walton is the last person known to have been seen with Herbert Knight in Welfteet, and as he was also an avowed rival for the affections of Miss Theodora Lander, Hebert’s betrothed, Guy stands accused of wrongdoing following Herbert’s strange disappearance. Written by "Mrs. Georgie...

“Audrey’s Recompense” depicts the lives of Audrey Waldemar and her young charge Richmond whom she rescues from a life of poverty and hardship.  Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), it was published in 1885-1886 newspaper serial form as “Audrey’s...

“A Thorn Among Roses” is the concluding sequel to “A Girl In A Thousand”, and details how Imogen Farquahar’s schemes resolve. Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926) and copyright 1898 and 1899 By Street and Smith. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow.

The infant welcomed into Judge Ashburton’s home and raised as his granddaughter may not be exactly who she seems. Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), and copyright 1898 and 1899 By Street and Smith.  Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow.

Laurence Everet had arrived just in time to save his sister Constance from a would-be robber during the final chapter of the preceeding book, and she reveals to Laurence all of what has become of her husband, Noel Southworth. Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush...

Lady Remington adopts Max and he is raised without knowing his true heritage. Written by "Mrs. Georgie Sheldon" (Sarah Elizabeth Forbush Downs 1843–1926), “Max” is a presage or prologue to the novel, “Her Heart’s Victory.” Transcribed and edited (unabridged) by Jeffrey Merrow...